Wellness

List of 4 items.

• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

  We are committed to supporting a robust SEL program to complement and enhance our academic program. We know that students learn best when they can show up to class ready to learn, receive feedback, and push through academic and personal challenges. 

  
  

  Social and emotional learning is the process through which people learn to recognize and manage emotions, make good decisions, develop positive relationships, and avoid negative behaviors. 

  
  Over the past few years, teachers in both Lower and Upper School have created SEL programming for students that emphasizes traits such as gratitude, allyship, and intentionality — all of which have permeated outside the classroom.
  
  Collaboration with Burke’s learning specialists, teachers, administration, families, outside support and clinicians is central to our social-emotional learning program.

• Mindfulness

  At Burke’s, “mindfulness” is much more than a buzzword —  it has become an instrumental aspect of the school’s Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum. The mindfulness program was initiated over ten years ago in the Upper School and has since been integrated into all K-8 classrooms, and to great effect.

  
  Students begin many assemblies, class sessions, or other meetings with a mindful moment to acknowledge transitions and help land in the present moment - ready to learn and engage. Mindfulness is one tool of many that is shared with students to support their emotional regulation as they grow and stretch into young adults. 

• Physical Activity

  A range of physical activities on and around the Burke’s campus encourage our students to use, strengthen, and know their bodies.

  
  

  The Physical Education program is staffed by two Lower School teachers and two Upper School teachers.
  
  

  The Upper School athletics program gives all interested students opportunities to improve their skills and gain team experience. Teams include volleyball, soccer, basketball, futsal, and cross-country. 

   

  The annual Lower School Challenge Day is a beloved event built on trying a new activity or sport such as rock climbing. Students rotate through the stations throughout the morning ending with a picnic lunch on the field.

• Nutrition

  Burke's is committed to nourishing students to best facilitate optimal wellness and learning potential. The Burke's lunch program is available to the entire school community and offers locally sourced and organic foods with special attention to vegetarian and vegan options and all dietary/allergy concerns.